Workplan of the Expert Team on Operational Metrology (2014-2018)
(Version: as approved by CIMO-MG-13 in Dec. 2014)
No.
1.
2.
Task description
Estimation of calibration
uncertainty – traceability
to SI
RIC inter-laboratory
intercomparisons
(demonstrating
capabilities in achieving
declared RIC calibration
and measurement
capabilities (CMCs))
Person
responsible
and subteam
D.Groselj,
K.Premec,
A.Mounir,
T.Holfelder,
N.Mander
RA-VI:
D.Groselj,
F.Montariol,
RA-II & V:
K.Nakashima,
F.Barcenas,
RA-I:
A.Mounir,
RA-IV & III:
D.Walker,
D.Prescod
3.
Strengthening RICs and
supporting their
communication with
Members and with
K.Nakashima,
D.Groselj,
A.Mounir,
T.Holfelder,
Action
1. Review document on
computation of calibration
uncertainties
2. Develop workshop on
uncertainty calculations
3. Carry-out workshop
1. Set-up intercomparison kit
for temperature, humidity
and pressure (at least one,
but preferably all 3
parameters)
2. Schedule intercomparisons
with other RICs of Regions
3. Publish intercomparison
report
4. Develop procedure for
conducting and evaluating
inter-laboratory comparison
(based on general principles
published in ISO standard
for comparison between
many laboratories)
1. Contact RICs without
standard websites and
support them in developing
the information needed for
Deliverable
1. IOM report on
calibration
uncertainties
2a. Concept for
Workshop
2b. Training units
and associated
presentations
prepared.
3. Workshop carried
out
1-3. (IOM) Reports
on intercomparisons
& Presentations at
CIMO-2016
Deadline for
deliv.
1. Approved
for publication
Priori
ty
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1. Standard
websites for all
RICs
Comments
CIMO-XV para 6.3
CIMO-16, Doc. 6, para 6.9
2a. July 2015
Workshop should also address
how to establish calibration
certificates
2b. Dec. 2015
2. TBD
Workshop could be done on-site,
or possibly remotely (including
RICs).
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4a.Document
describing procedure
4b. Update of CIMO
Guide, incorporating
procedure.
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CIMO-XV para 6.3
CIMO-16, Doc. 6, para 6.9
ET-RIC meeting report, § 3.5, 7.3
and 8.8
4a. July 2017
4b. Dec. 2017
1. July 2016
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CIMO-XV para 6.3
No.
4.
5.
respective RA
Person
responsible
and subteam
D.Prescod
Towards calibration of
ceilometer, visibilimeter
and present weather
sensor
N.Mander,
F.Montariol,
D.Groselj,
J.Lin
Task description
Implementation of the
strategy for improving
traceability of basic
measurements (such as
p, T, h) to SI
K.Premec,
N.Mander,
D.Groselj,
A.Mounir,
K.Nakashima,
F.Barcenas,
J.Lin,
D.Prescod
Action
Deliverable
Deadline for
deliv.
their websites
2. Review outcomes of RIC
2. Evaluation of all 2. Dec. 2016
evaluations and support
RICs
those which have problems
in performing such
evaluations
3. May. 2016
3. On request, provide support 3. Report on RIC
for the evaluation of RICs
audits
4. Q2 2015
4. Prepare a template for report 4. Template for
of RICs to the RA
RIC reporting
1. Identify and review existing
1. Guidance
1. June 2016
guidance material on
material identified
calibration procedure for
2. General guidance 2. Dec. 2016
ceilometer, visibilimeter and
established on
present weather sensor
the achievement
2. Synthesize information
of the traceability
obtained into general
of these
guidance material
instruments
3. Establish first draft of
3. Technical
3. July 2017
technical procedures
procedures
drafted based on
the identified
materials,
1. Develop outreach flyer (for
1. Outreach flyer
1. March 2015
decision makers) on
importance of measurement
traceability and how to
2. Document with
2. Dec. 2016
achieve it.
calibration
2. Finalize
strategy
calibration/traceability
3. Relevant CIMO
3. July 2017
strategy
Guide chapters
3. Ensure inclusion of the
updated
strategy in the CIMO Guide 4. Document with
4. Develop guidance material
guidance material 4. July 2017
on how to implement
published as IOM
traceability (for ex. use of
report or Annex
Priori
ty
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Statu
s
[%]
Comments
Outcome from A.1 and A.2
and CIMO TB and TL centers
Action 2 will require guidance on
their traceability provided by the
dedicated expert bodies
Note: Outcomes of volcanic
ash/aerosol intercomparison may
help in progressing this task.
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CIMO-16, Doc. 6, §6.8
Perspective is for a strategy for
ensuring world-wide traceability of
measurements to SI.
No.
6.
7
8
Task description
Impact of Minamata
convention and
guidance for transition
from mercury-based
instruments to
alternative technologies
Assess status and need
for regional standard
barometer and update
CIMO Guide and relevant
WMO resolutions
accordingly
Use of modern
alternatives to obsolete
instruments
Person
responsible
and subteam
A.Mounir,
N.Mander,
D.Groselj,
T.Holfelder,
K.Premec,
D.Prescod,
P. Copping
A.Mounir,
K.Nakashima,
F.Montariol,
D.Prescod,
F.Barcenas
F.Barcenas,
T.Holfelder,
N.Mander,
A.Mounir,
K.Nakashima,
D.Groselj
P.Copping
Action
Deliverable
field inspection kit)
1. Develop outreach flyer (for
decision makers) on impact
of Minamata convention
2. Collect expertise from
Members having
successfully transitioned
away from Mercury
3. Develop road-map/guidance
for transition of instruments
containing mercury to
alternative devices
4. Develop guidance on how to
choose modern costeffective alternative
instruments (incl. list of
minimum metrological
characteristics of these
alternatives)
to CIMO Guide
1. Outreach flyer
2. Links to relevant
publications
provided on
IMOP website
3. Document with
roadmap/guidanc
e for Members
wanting/having to
transition away
from Mercury
4. Documents with
guidance on
instrument
selection
(possibly to be
included as
annex to a CIMO
Guide chapter)
5.
1. Collect the needs for regional 1. Report to CIMO
standards barometers in RAs
on the status and
need for regional
standard
barometers
1. Collect information on
successful experiences
2. Collaborate with HMEI in
identifying alternative
instruments
3. Develop guidance on how to
select modern instruments
replacing outdated
1. Lists of relevant
publications, and
links provided on
IMOP website
2. Document
(possibly IOM
Report)
proposing
Deadline for
deliv.
1. March 2015
Priori
ty
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Statu
s
[%]
Comments
CIMO-16, Doc. 6, §6.10
2. Dec. 2015
CIMO-16, Doc. 6, §6.12
3. July 2016
CIMO-16, Doc. 6, §6.13
CIMO-16, Doc. 6, §6.14
ET-RIC meeting report, § 8.8
4. July 2017
Note: road-map is meant in a
general manner. It is clear that
Members may have different
ways & timelines to implement it.
1. Dec. 2015
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1. July 2016
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CIMO-16, Doc. 6, §6.15
ET-RIC meeting report, § 8.10
2. Dec 2016
Note: Task includes giving
guidance on cost-effective AWS
and liaise with ET A2.
No.
Task description
Person
responsible
and subteam
Action
Deliverable
instruments
alternatives
3. Guidance
Develop guidance on how to
document and/or
maintain and calibrate modern
updates of
instruments replacing outdated
relevant CIMO
instruments
Guide chapters
4. Guidance
document and/or
updates of
relevant CIMO
Guide chapters
1. Fully revise and update
1. Updated CIMO
CIMO Guide chapter on
Guide chapter
temperature and pressure
4.
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10
CIMO Guide update
Precipitation
Temperature:
K.Premec,
D.Groselj,
F.Montariol,
T.Holfelder,
K.Nakashima
Pressure:
T.Holfelder,
K.Premec,
F.Montariol,
N.Mandel,
D.Groselj
N. Mander,
A.Mounir,
D.Groselj,
D.Walker
1. Review the CIMO Guide
chapter on precipitation
2. Review documentation on
practices on laboratory
precipitation calibration
2. Propose updates
of the CIMO
guide
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Deadline for
deliv.
Priori
ty
Statu
s
[%]
Comments
3. July 2017
4. July 2017
1. July 2015
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1. Dec 2017
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Liaise with A.1 and A.2